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Title: HAIKU
THE BRITISH MUSEUM
By: David Cobb (Editor)
Format: Hardback

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ISBN 10: 071412401X
ISBN 13: 9780714124018
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Publisher: BRITISH MUSEUM PRESS
Pub. date: 11 November, 2002
Series: Gift Books
Pages: 96
Description: Composed of 17 syllables, haiku can convey the essence of an emotion, a fleeting moment in nature, or a throwaway comment. This is a selection of 60 classic haiku by masters such as Basho and features an explanatory introduction to the form and brief biographical notes of major authors.
Synopsis: Japanese haiku has for many centuries been a much-loved form of poetry. Composed of 17 syllables, it can convey the essence of an emotion, a fleeting moment in nature, or a throwaway comment. This collection is a selection of 60 classic haiku by masters such as Basho, Kyoshi and Shiki, arranged by season and covering all the most popular subjects. The text features an introduction explaining the background to Japanese haiku and a short biographical note about each of the major poets. It should serve as an introduction to the treasures of Japanese poetry and art.
Illustrations: 38 colour illustrations
Publication: UK
Imprint: British Museum Press
Returns: Returnable
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